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1CPClearDefense Pest Control★ 4.99 on this job1167 jobs reviewedusually $140–160iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%1167Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 99Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.99

2Cedar Pest Control of Richmond★ 4.94 on this job482 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%482Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91

3James River Pest Solutions★ 4.99 on this job118 jobs reviewedusually $200+iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.99★Number of such jobs 25%118Overall Experts Score 20%97Job match= 90Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.90

4Go-Forth Pest Control★ 4.94 on this job383 jobs reviewedusually $80–100iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%383Overall Experts Score 20%91Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.89

5GreenShield Home & Pest Solutions - Richmond★ 4.96 on this job95 jobs reviewedusually $80–100iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.96★Number of such jobs 25%95Overall Experts Score 20%98Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

6Accel Pest & Termite Control★ 4.94 on this job151 jobs reviewedusually $20–40iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%151Overall Experts Score 20%93Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87

7Solve Pest Pros★ 4.93 on this job157 jobs reviewedusually $40–60iHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%157Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85

8Mitchell Pest Services★ 4.85 on this job118 jobs reviewediHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection”:Stars on this job 55%4.85★Number of such jobs 25%118Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 77Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.91★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.77

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “General pest inspection” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about general pest inspection

BBig1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

Go-Forth Pest Control

Jonathan was very pleasant, thorough and knowledgeable with the service(s). definitely look forward to working with him again..

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination

JJimLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 days ago★★★★★

CPClearDefense Pest Control

Grayson did an excellent job as always. He performed a complete service, cleared away the old cobwebs that were hanging around and nicely left us some glue boards to catch any ants that might be wandering around the area. Completely happy with the service we received from Clear Defense Pest Control.

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect exterminationService not listed

AACE1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Accel Pest & Termite Control

Richard did an awesome job! Amazing communication from start to finish. Communicated with me before my appointment and made a point of building trust and a relationship with me as his customer and him as my new pest control technician. He stayed in contact with me about his arrival time and throughout his time on… Read full review

Great priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination

MMrs.1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Cedar Pest Control of Richmond

My technician Dylan was Great 👍 awesome to talk to very hands on with walking me through exactly what he was doing on time and communicated very while before and while at my property explained everything in detail answered all my questions very professional and kind I would highly recommend this company and my technician.. Thank you Cedar pest control 😁

Paid $200+Great priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection

Mmaob43 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 weeks ago★★★★★

GreenShield Home & Pest Solutions…

Chandler Dean always does a great job, and is always available to answer our questions.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination

RRobert5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Go-Forth Pest Control

Go-Forth service tech is thorough and efficient. Insect control is exceptional and the tech is polite and professional. Would recommend service to anyone looking for pest control.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100iExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of rodent control).

#	Company	ScoreiExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.	FactorsiFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.	★iGoogle star rating as shown on Google Maps.	Typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1	GreenShield Home & Pest Solutions - RichmondRichmond, VA	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%97+52.9Reliability 24%100+24.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.97	$88
2	CPClearDefense Pest ControlRichmond, VA	A 98iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%98+53.5Reliability 24%98+23.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.98	$113
3	James River Pest SolutionsRichmond, VA	A 97iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.97	$147
4	Cedar Pest Control of RichmondRichmond, VA	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.92	$93
5	Accel Pest & Termite ControlRichmond, VA	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.91	$108
6	Landlock Pest ControlRichmond, VA	A 93iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AAA	4.90	$91
7	Go-Forth Pest ControlRichmond, VA	A 91iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAA	4.90	$83
8	Mitchell Pest ServicesRichmond, VA	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Momentum penalty33−6.7Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAADA	4.90	$190
9	Solve Pest ProsRichmond, VA	A 86iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%88+48Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%76+5.4Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AAAAAB	4.86	$53
10	Frontline Pest and Termite of RichmondRichmond, VA	B 74iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%85+46.4Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%65+4.6Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.	AA–AFB	4.88	$54

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Rodent Control in Virginia at a glance

How the 10 rodent control we rated in Virginia compare, and what customers praise most.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.